We had a great time tonight, painting by a roaring fire, drinking mulled wine and creating! The subject for tonight was a snowy winter night. It was such fun going through the process with everyone. From the northern sky like background to the falling snow to the pine trees, each step was completed and I am happy to say ended up with pieces that all were very unique and beautiful! These results were very gratifying to me because when I created this piece I was not sure i

I consider myself very lucky. My passion, my main love and also what I am best at are what I get to do everyday. I get to work with the most awesome people for whom a connection is created that is so valuable to me that is lasts a lifetime. I get to create artwork that is completely based on personality, taste, memories, beliefs and much brainstorming! It is personalized in a way that results in artwork with high emotional value. The stories I come away with are ones I lov

We want everyone to come out and get the benefits of creating. Art comes from the heart and we all have that inner creative flame that actually doing art can ignite. We have heard it over and over, " I am not an artist" I cannot paint" "I am not creative" . We know that with guidance and freedom you will create, you will be inspired and you will be proud of the artwork you do create at one of our events.

Marcus Z is a well known local artist and photographer. With work being published in Black and White Magazine as well as photography being choosen for the Calgary Stampede Photo Gallery, we are so pleased to have Marcus creating artwork that will be available to our clients. Although this is not new to Marcus, this new series that he has created is vibrant and inspired. As usual, there is a hidden meaning in all his work and is painstakingly planned and analysed.

I hated to do it but it must be done. To get into the frame of mind for artwork to be offered during November and Decembers Uncorked Paint Nights and Canvas & Coffee Days was really hard. It is October and my flowers are still alive. I can still sit out on the deck in the sun in my shorts! How to create artwork for chilly nights, snow shoveling and such. Admittedly, not my favorite time of year..... but there are some things I do love. Sitting by the fire with a glass o